"Senate Bill 734 requires insurers in Oregon to include reimbursement of at least $500 for enrolled members who enter physician-recommended tobacco cessation programs that follow U.S. Public Health Service guidelines."

"The bills that passed include a tax increase on smokeless tobacco, a mandate that health insurers cover costs of cessation programs and a ban against tobacco vending machines from areas accessible to minors."

"It is said that most smokers will eventually become ex-smokers of their own volition, but there are many who need more assistance. Health professionals need to screen and advise them on how to quit smoking in a manner that best suits their needs." more...

"The need for clean water is absolutely a no-brainer, but what is reasonable to pull that off? That is the question in a bitter battle that made it all the way to the Supreme Court and now is in the hands of Congress, debating a controversial fix." more...

Legislators putted throughout the Capitol Building for the third annual June Leonard Memorial Mini Golf Tournament, a unique event that helps raise money and awareness for Washington’s State’s foster kids. more...

“Free and reduced-cost prescriptions are available to South Peninsula residents as part of nationwide effort to link low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients with prescription assistance programs.” more...

“Doug has worked in a very bipartisan way with this governor and the previous governor to create strategies that everyone can agree on. I’m happy to compare the diversity of Doug’s support to the narrowness of Peter Goldmark’s support any day.” more...